1957 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 1957 Packard Patrician
To start off, both 1957 Cadillac Eldorado and 1957 Packard Patrician were released in the same year (1957). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,980 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Packard Patrician (271 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1957 Cadillac Eldorado. (185 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Packard Patrician should accelerate faster than 1957 Cadillac Eldorado.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Cadillac Eldorado | 1957 Packard Patrician | |
Make | Cadillac | Packard |
Model | Eldorado | Patrician |
Year Released | 1957 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5980 cc | 5767 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 271 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1990 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 3240 mm |